LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR ENSURING THE INFORMATION SECURITY OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The article analyzes the legal basis for ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure in Ukraine and leading countries. Based on the analysis, as well as the study and generalization of scientific publications of domestic experts on critical infrastructure, author proposed ways of improving of the information security of critical infrastructure of Ukraine. The current legislation of Ukraine on the protection of critical infrastructure is analyzed. The main problems in the field of building a state system of critical infrastructure protection are identified. The definition of the basic terms contained in legislative and by-laws is given. It is emphasized that the term «critical infrastructure» is not enshrined in law and its author's definition is proposed. The components of the national information infrastructure, which are the primary objects of cyber security, have been identified. The views of scientists on the main tasks for information security of critical infrastructure are analyzed. The definition of critical infrastructure according to the legislation of foreign countries is given on the example of the United States of America, Great Britain, the countries of the European Union. It is proved that public-private partnership is a key element of critical infrastructure protection, the main directions of its development in the field of information security of critical infrastructure are identified. The necessity of interaction of the Security Service of Ukraine with critical infrastructure facilities is argued, the main conditions for such interaction are determined, the powers of the Security Service of Ukraine on information security of critical infrastructure facilities are proposed. Suggestions for improving the legislation of Ukraine on information security of critical infrastructure are presented.